Adcock, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 700 (05 March 2010)

Adcock, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 700 (05 March 2010)

The original sentences were manifestly excessive as they did not properly reflect the basis of plea, the Sentencing Guidelines, or the appropriate discount for guilty plea; a reduction to 3 years, 3 years, and 15 months' imprisonment was appropriate.

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Citation
[2010] EWCA Crim 700
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Peter Adcock
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 March 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure, Mental Capacity
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeal Procedure Mental Capacity

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Peter Adcock

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the basis of plea and circumstances
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in departing from the Sentencing Guidelines without explanation
  3. 3 Whether the appellant posed a significant risk justifying a higher sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentences were manifestly excessive as they did not properly reflect the basis of plea, the Sentencing Guidelines, or the appropriate discount for guilty plea; a reduction to 3 years, 3 years, and 15 months' imprisonment was appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentences on counts 6, 7, and 8 quashed and substituted with 3 years, 3 years, and 15 months' imprisonment respectively, to run concurrently.